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[Ryst Helmut]

Simply, Alex is correct (except for the freedom bit, as I still need to visit immigration for permission, and I don't consider that freedom).

Again, as always, there never seems to be any consistency in bureaucracies (sp?).

I worked several jobs (combination of LEGAL university, lectures, privates...yes, privates, and studies) without ever having to get my employer's (any of them) approval. Nor was I ever asked, and my employers were well aware of said additional income<s>.

Now, though you are not legally bound by such a request, I would ask for permission...and if denied, do it anyhow. However, an employer has a rightful gripe, as I know that my quality of teaching dropped when I had such a hectic schedule of multiple jobs.

But I can tell you this, immigration don't consider the rules standard, but rather guidelines. I had other issues with immigration officials, and when dealing with other officers (even in the same office) I got different answers - and went with the answers I wanted. Bruhaha!

Oh, I also sat on my a ss (according to immigration) for months and no worries, when I visited the office for application for employment, and technically could do it for 2 years (duration of F-2-1). So you do not need to be employed to be in Korea....or else I woulda been booted. When I visited immigration after my break from all work, the guy joked with me that I must have married a rich girl and he envied my ability to do nothing all day. I told him that I was competing in the world computer games tourney, and needed all that time for training.....I think he actually believed me, sad.....

Shoosh!

Ryst

[The Great Wall of Whiner]